Cluster Manager Digital Health (m/f/x)

HPI is recognized as one of the leading university institutes for computer science (www.hpi.de). Our goal is to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty with excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in computer science. At HPI, we are convinced that excellence is created when knowledge from different disciplines is collaboratively combined to create responsible and pioneering solutions for the future.
In our research clusters "Systems," "Data and AI," "Foundations," "Digital Health," "Security," and "Business and Society" researchers from various disciplines work together on topics relevant to solving the challenges facing society. The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany.

In the course of its strong growth, the Hasso Plattner Institute is looking for the earliest possible start date for a

Cluster Manager Digital Health (m/f/x)

The position is full-time with a two-year contract (with a good prospect for a permanent position).

The role is dedicated to supporting the Digital Health Cluster, with the possibility of extending its responsibilities to include support for an additional cluster in the future.

Key job responsibilities

• In alignment with the respective cluster coordinator, you develop strategies, design concepts, and recommendations for the development of the clusters’ activities in research, teaching, and transfer
• You are the central point of contact at the cluster and the interface between the cluster’s researchers and other teams at HPI, e.g., strategic projects, program and publications management, academic partnerships, and HPI Engine, among others. You work closely together with the other cluster manager in the activities of all clusters
• Together with the cluster coordinator and the cluster members, you align the course offering in cooperation with program management and student affairs, and you coordinate the further development of the clusters’ contribution to our degree programs
• You are responsible for reporting, compiling statistics, and evaluations
• You plan, manage, and monitor the activities of the cluster’s research schools
• This includes serving as the primary contact for current scholarship recipients on organizational and administrative matters and guiding prospective applicants through the application process
• You are responsible for the successful planning, organization, and implementation of all cluster meetings and events, e.g., the annual retreat
• You manage communication with all relevant internal and external partners and stakeholders
• You are also responsible for internal and external communications in collaboration with our Marketing and Communications team

Your profile

• Successfully completed a university degree with proven affinity for the respective cluster’s topics
• Relevant professional experience in higher education/science
• Ideally, in-depth knowledge of the requirements of researchers, the processes within research groups, as well as an understanding of our degree programs
• Experience in research, program, and project management
• Enthusiasm for working with a diverse group of researchers and students from Germany and abroad
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English are a plus
• Ability to work independently, conceptually, analytically, and in a results-oriented manner
• You enjoy organizational tasks and demonstrate a high service orientation
• Ability to work in a team, very good communication skills in a management environment, and a confident manner
• Hands-on mentality and motivation to make a difference

What we offer

• A multifaceted job, embedded in an international and dynamic working environment
• An exciting, responsible position in which you can make a difference
• Regular training opportunities; insight into scientific research
• Regular team events and workshops
• For problems of any kind (including those in your private life), you can use our external employee counseling service free of charge
• Attractive employee offers (corporate benefits)
• Company-subsidized public transportation ticket/ Deutschlandticket
• Possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week)
• 30 days of vacation plus two additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Numerous sports facilities (tennis and basketball courts, beach volleyball court, calisthenics park, and participation in running events)
• Workplace on the HPI campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg (Griebnitzsee S-Bahn station), with fast transportation connections to Berlin

We look forward to receiving your application documents including salary requirements. Please apply exclusively via our career page. We kindly ask for your understanding that email applications or résumés sent via email for preliminary review will not be considered.

Contact person HR-Recruiting

Tobias Pröchtel

tobias.proechtel@hpi.de

Hasso-Plattner-Institut für Digital Engineering gGmbH

Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Str. 2-3

14482 Potsdam